Discuss the key factors that Jim should take into consideration when developing a financial plan for the remainder of his retirement. Your response should make specific reference to the financial and personal circumstances of Jim as set out in the case study.

Client Name Chris Kit and Jo Jim 71 Widower (single), home owner Age 29 40 and 42 Status Single, renter of Studio Married, home owners apartment Dependents Nil Two children (age 6 and 8) Occupation Engineer Accountant and Biochemist Net Income AUD115,000 pa from salary AUD150,000 pa (Kit) and (after super AUD120,000 pa (Jo) from and after salary tax) Expenses AUD85,000 pa including AUD175,000 pa including the (living and paying rent for the Studio home loan financial) apartment Major assets Cash at bank AUD15,000 Cash at bank AUD75,000 Superannuation Superannuation AUD250,000 AUD120,000 Home AUD1.8 million Car AUD25,000 Nil Retired Doctor AUD85,000 pa total from retirement fund and investment portfolio of bonds and shares AUD55,000 pa Cash at bank AUD30,000 Superannuation AUD1.8 million Home AUD1.5 million Investment portfolio AUD250,000 Car AUD50,000 Nil Nil Major liabilities Major financial goals Purchase an apartment within five years (price approx AUDO.7 million) with 20% cash and 80% bank loan Home loan AUD1.2 million (interest only loan) Operate a conservative budget until the children complete high school in about 10 years time Continue self funded retirement and undertake one overseas holiday each year (approx cost AUD30,000 per holiday additional to normal expenses)